City News Group Hits a Home Run
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Colton Joint Unified Superintendent Jerry Almendarez stands with CNG Publisher Margie Miller who recently celebrated her seventh year at the helm of the local group of newspapers.
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Colton Joint Unified School District employee and Colton City News Subscriber Nina Torres (right) stands with her family shortly after entering the gates of the first annual CNG Appreciation Night. Torres, a Career Guidance Counselor at Washington High School, said she would use the words leadership, family and community to describe the event.
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Colton resident and Colton City News subscriber Aida Peterson stand with her daughter Jennifer Peterson and her daughter’s boyfriend Adam Banda in celebration of a cool treat before the game’s heat. Aida remembers the evening sharing, “I love it. It’s beautiful.”
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A family with deep roots in Colton came out for the game. Cynthia Ramirez (center in black) and her family wasted no time using their free ice cream tickets once entering the ball park. As a thank-you for their support, CNG offered them free baseball tickets, ice cream tickets, and a special thank-you gift as a token of appreciation for their support over the years.
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Long-time Grand Terrace residents, the Chase family, stand shortly before entering the San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino.
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With roots in Colton and Grand Terrace, just a few of the many in the Petersen family were snapped in this photo. Here Darlene and great-grand-daughter Annika smile for the camera.
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Son of Grand Terrace Councilmember Jackie Mitchell, Brian Mitchell stands a few steps from the field as the game begins.
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Some of the Blue Mountain city’s youngest residents, like Joshlynne Hernandez, 5, offered miles of smiles to game attendees.
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CNG editor Helena Mitchell (left) enjoys some between-the-innings laughs with little Jordyn Hernandez, who just celebrated her 3rd birthday two days before the big game!
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Well-known local singer and Community Relations Director for Linda Valley Villa, located in Loma Linda, Joanne Lapointe, brought the baseball tradition home with a beautiful rendition of “God Bless America.”
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The Lees stand with their grand-son who is eager to find their seats before the first pitch is thrown.
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Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce CEO Phil Carlisle and Chamber Executive Assistant Stephanie Mahe joined the over 1,100 locals who came out as The City News’ guests for the evening ball game.
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City News Group Publisher Margie Miller (right) took no hesitation in celebrating a beautifully-sung “God Bless America” by Joanne Lapointe at last Thursday evening’s CNG Appreciation Night held at the San Manuel Stadium.
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Kim Foglio-Walden of Budget Transmission based in San Bernardino came out to lend a helping hand to her friends at City News as they greeted and thanked each and every subscriber that was able to attend. Here she stands with Community Writer Jim Miller.
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Long-time Moreno Valley residents and Moreno Valley City News subscribers Deni Mitchell and Shana Jo Wilson, eager to let the game begin!
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Moreno Valley resident and Moreno Valley City News subscriber Rob Mitchell enjoys the Inland Empire 66ers vs. Bakersfield Blaze baseball game.
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Locals enjoy the summer night during the bottom of the seventh inning.
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The Unforgettable’s Tim Evans, who recently celebrated his 55th birthday at the San Manuel Stadium in the form of a fundraiser for his organization was elated to return to the stadium in celebration of a great night together. Here he stands with the 66ers Group Sales Manager Adam Franey and CNG Publisher Margie Miller.
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Redlands resident Brian Schooley brought along baseball fans of all ages to the Thursday evening game between the IE 66ers and Bakersfield Blaze.
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Habitat for Humanity co-workers, based in Redlands, celebrate a foul ball that had the crowd roaring.
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The 66ers Group Sales Manager Adam Franey and CNG Publisher Margie Miller stand with all smiles after the baseball game’s conclusion.
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Long-time Entertainment Writer Jules Beuck stands with Debbie Noama before entering the stadium’s gates.
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San Bernardino resident Trisha Kinney (right) stands with her daughter Katrina Kinney, 14, and long-time friend Margie Miller.
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The Meeses came down for a memorable experience. Lisa and Jeff, married for 32 years—these two can never get enough of baseball!
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San Bernardino residents Jennifer Jones, Amanda Orr and Ashley Jones celebrate a close game with CNG Webmaster Dale Dickson.
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